Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Last Day!
Just a quick reminder that today is the last day before the new catalog rolls out. That means the last day for many wonderful retiring products. Please see my last post for the list of goodies (unfortunately, there is not a list on my website but the products on the list can be ordered today from the website). Get 'em while you can!
Monday, January 16, 2012
January--Out with the Old to Make Room for the New
January seems to inspire us to do all sorts of things--dust off the treadmill, reorganize our closets, redecorate, etc. And in keeping with the spirit of a new year, Close to My Heart is cleaning up to make room for the new. As much as we love all the great stamp sets, paper kits and accessories in the idea book, it's time to retire some to make room for great new products.
With the new catalog coming out February 1st, you have a couple of weeks left to pick up these great products before they are gone. Go to the end of this post to see the list. These are only available while they last and will be gone from the catalog as of the end of January. So give me a call or go to my website to pick up those you want.
Close To My Heart has now added "Smart Post Shipping" for orders on my website for only $4.95. If your order and weight qualify, you will see that option available as you are ready to check out.
Don't forget to check out the list at the end of this post.
And while you are shopping you may find that you qualify for a pretty fantastic product special:
When you place a minimum order of $25 from the Autumn/Winter 2011 Idea Book, you can get two valuable new products for just $15: the My Creations® Collage Cubes (a Spring/Summer 2012 sneak-peek product!) and the exclusive My Acrylix® Rock the Block E-size stamp set (available only during this promotion). This Rock the Block promotion represents a retail savings of almost $30! You're going to love the collage cubes and the Rock the Block stamp set, which work together for interactive, fashionable fun! The cubes will be available in the new catalog next month and will retail at $15.00 so this is a great chance to pick these up with a stamp set that will not be available later.
And, with all those retiring products, and the Rock the Block special, you may want to pick up one of these:
Little Reminder, the January Stamp of the Month, is a great choice and you can get if for as little as $5.00! Purchase $50 in product, and it's yours for just $5.00. Or, it can be purchased for $17.95 but if you're interested in anything retiring this month and throwing on the Rock the Block special, you are almost there!
And if you are a Studio J user, then we have A Perfect 10 for you!
January is free layout month for Studio J® members! For every 9 custom-printed Studio J layouts you buy, you’ll receive the 10th layout free. To receive the discount, just add 10 or more layouts to your cart. You’ll see a discount reflected in your order total. And you can totally take advantage of this promotion by ordering in multiples of 10. Buy 9, get 1 free. Buy 18, get 2 free. Buy 27, get 3 free. And so on! If you’re not a member yet, now’s a great time to join! Go here to check it out.
Here is the retiring list:
With the new catalog coming out February 1st, you have a couple of weeks left to pick up these great products before they are gone. Go to the end of this post to see the list. These are only available while they last and will be gone from the catalog as of the end of January. So give me a call or go to my website to pick up those you want.
Close To My Heart has now added "Smart Post Shipping" for orders on my website for only $4.95. If your order and weight qualify, you will see that option available as you are ready to check out.
Don't forget to check out the list at the end of this post.
And while you are shopping you may find that you qualify for a pretty fantastic product special:
When you place a minimum order of $25 from the Autumn/Winter 2011 Idea Book, you can get two valuable new products for just $15: the My Creations® Collage Cubes (a Spring/Summer 2012 sneak-peek product!) and the exclusive My Acrylix® Rock the Block E-size stamp set (available only during this promotion). This Rock the Block promotion represents a retail savings of almost $30! You're going to love the collage cubes and the Rock the Block stamp set, which work together for interactive, fashionable fun! The cubes will be available in the new catalog next month and will retail at $15.00 so this is a great chance to pick these up with a stamp set that will not be available later.
And, with all those retiring products, and the Rock the Block special, you may want to pick up one of these:
Little Reminder, the January Stamp of the Month, is a great choice and you can get if for as little as $5.00! Purchase $50 in product, and it's yours for just $5.00. Or, it can be purchased for $17.95 but if you're interested in anything retiring this month and throwing on the Rock the Block special, you are almost there!
And if you are a Studio J user, then we have A Perfect 10 for you!
January is free layout month for Studio J® members! For every 9 custom-printed Studio J layouts you buy, you’ll receive the 10th layout free. To receive the discount, just add 10 or more layouts to your cart. You’ll see a discount reflected in your order total. And you can totally take advantage of this promotion by ordering in multiples of 10. Buy 9, get 1 free. Buy 18, get 2 free. Buy 27, get 3 free. And so on! If you’re not a member yet, now’s a great time to join! Go here to check it out.
Here is the retiring list:
Paper Collections
Typeset Workshop On The Go (WOTG) Kit – G1024 - $29.95
Roxie WOTG Kit – G1025 - $29.95
Elemental WOTG Kit – G1026 - $29.95
Dreamin' L2 Paper – X7142B - $9.95
Dreamin' My Stickease – X7142C - $4.95
Dreamin' WOTG Kit – G1027 - $29.95
Sonoma WOTG Kit – G1028 - $29.95
Mischief L2 Paper – X7144B - $9.95
Mischief Compliment Rub-Ons – X7144C - $4.95
Mischief WOTG Kit – G1029 - $29.95
Believe L2 Paper – X7145B - $9.95
Believe My Stickease – X7145C - $4.95
Believe WOTG Kit – G1030 - $29.95
Wonderland L2 Paper – X7146B - $9.95
Wonderland My Stickease – X7146C - $4.95
Wonderland WOTG Kit – G1031 - $29.95
Sophia L2 Paper – X7131B - $12.95
Sophia My Stickease – X7131C - $4.95
Mayberry L2 Paper – X7136B - $12.95
Mayberry My Stickease – X7136C - $4.95
Lucky L2 Paper – X7137B - $12.95
Lucky My Stickease – X7137C - $4.95
Fanfare L2 Paper – X7138B - $12.95
Fanfare My Stickease – X7138C - $4.95
Stamp Sets
A Hop – A1112 - $6.95
A Little Buzz – B1353 - $9.95
A Little Everything – D1408 - $17.95
A Love – A1103 - $6.95
A Paisley – A1105 - $6.95
A Posy – A1102 - $6.95
Adoption – A1098 - $6.95
Adorning Corners – D1322 - $17.95
Always In My Heart – A1101 - $6.95
Ambiance – C1349 - $13.95
Around The Block – D1377 - $17.95
Baby Love – B1368 - $9.95
Backgrounds and Borders – D1463 - $17.95
Beary Best – C1363 - $13.95
Beary Busy – C1409 - $13.95
Beautiful Butterflies – B1373 - $9.95
Beautiful Things – D1298 - $17.95
Believe In Your Dreams – B1322 - $9.95
Beloved – B1343 - $9.95
Birthday Blast – C1436 - $13.95
Birthday Boy – C1411 - $13.95
Bless This Nest – C1445 - $13.95
Blooming Layers – C1449 - $13.95
Bon Apetit – D1367 - $17.95
Boom! – B1354 - $9.95
Bunny Love – B1324 - $9.95
Campin' Fever – D1353 - $17.95
Carefree – C1447 - $13.95
Catching Waves – D1466 - $17.95
Charmed – C1385 - $13.95
Cherished Flourishes – D1413 - $17.95
Ciao – D1461 - $17.95
Circle Around – D1300 - $17.95
Circle of Love – D1438 - $17.95
Circle Together – B1372 - $9.95
Connections – D1330 - $17.95
Cruisin' – D1471 - $17.95
Cupcakes Sprinkles – D1336 - $17.95
Daydream – D1297 - $17.95
Down By The Sea – C1451 - $13.95
Dream Big – D1399 - $17.95
Dreams Come True – D1470 - $17.95
Enjoy Every Moment – C1395 - $13.95
Extreme Happiness – C1356 - $13.95
Family – C1305 - $13.95
Family Ties - Adult – C1346 - $13.95
Family Ties – Children – C1345 - $13.95
Family Ties – Pet – B1350 - $9.95
Fill In The Blank – D1465 - $17.95
Flower Pot – D1409 - $17.95
For Every Occasion – D1187 - $17.95
Friendship Blessings – D1191 - $17.95
From My Heart – C1443 - $13.95
Fun Times – B1309 - $9.95
Happy Holidays – D1431 - $17.95
Happy Moments – C1437 - $13.95
Hero – D1474 - $17.95
His and Hers – C1460 - $13.95
Horizon – C1454 - $13.95
Hot Diggity – C1407 - $13.95
Howdy – D1435 - $17.95
In The Month Of April – C1405 - $13.95
In The Month Of February – C1403 - $13.95
In The Month Of July – C1417 - $13.95
In The Month Of June – C1416 - $13.95
In The Month Of March – C1404 - $13.95
In The Month Of May – C1415 - $13.95
It's A Zoo – C1360 - $13.95
Just For Boys – C1338 - $13.95
Just For Girls – C1337 - $13.95
Just The Ticket – B1323 - $9.95
Kanji Phrases – C1339 - $13.95
Let's Go Camping – C1355 - $13.95
Little Princess – C1414 - $13.95
Love Always – D1337 - $17.95
Love Birds – C1396 - $13.95
Love Ya – D1460 - $17.95
Magic Tabs – C1448 - $13.95
Makin' Waves – C1365 - $13.95
Ms. Chillin' – D1404 - $17.95
Ms. Scrapbook – B1352 - $9.95
Notice The Details – D1378 - $17.95
On The Edge – C1399 - $13.95
On This Day – D1468 - $17.95
One Of A Kind – D1410 - $17.95
Over The Rainbow – D1426 - $17.95
Paisley Praise – D1414 - $17.95
Piece of Cake – D1407 - $17.95
Play Day – D1360 - $17.95
Post Card – Travel Series – D1357 - $17.95
Precious Love – C1444 - $13.95
Priceless Love Word Puzzle – D1348 - $17.95
Recipe Box – D1364 - $17.95
Retro Tech – C1446 - $13.95
Royal Birth – D1441 - $17.95
Salutation Seals – C1461 - $13.95
Shining Star – D1320 - $17.95
Smiles – C1397 - $13.95
So Lucky – C1390 - $13.95
Soul Mates – D1254 - $17.95
Springtime – D1415 - $17.95
Star Power – D1403 - $17.95
Summer Breeze – C1453 - $13.95
Summer Days – B1375 - $9.95
Sweet Baby – C1359 - $13.95
Take Luck – B1364 - $9.95
Tasty Treats – D1427 - $17.95
Tea Time – C1438 - $13.95
Thank You – D1361 - $17.95
Thrill Ride – D1425 - $17.95
TLC – C1364 - $13.95
Togetherness – D1402 - $17.95
Treetops – C1368 - $13.95
Trellis – D1451 - $17.95
True Happiness – D1365 - $17.95
Two-Step Backgrounds – D1473 - $17.95
Unity – C1422 - $13.95
X-Treme – D1432 - $17.95
You Did It – C1351 - $13.95
You Rock – D1346 - $17.95
You're Great – D1434 - $17.95
You're Sweet – B1351 - $9.95
Ribbon
Colonial White Ribbon collection - Z1126 - $7.95
Cranberry grosgrain ribbon - Z1103 - $6.95
Cocoa grosgrain ribbon - Z1100 - $6.95
Colonial White grosgrain ribbon - Z1102 - $6.95
White Daisy grosgrain ribbon - Z270 - $6.95
Wings Level 2 Assortment - Z1398 - $4.95
Floss
Embroidery Floss - Red/Pink - Z1092 - $3.25
Embroidery Floss - Green - Z1094 - $3.25
Embroidery Floss - Blue/Purple - Z1093 - $3.25
Waxy Flax
Waxy Flax - Cranberry - Z1086 - $3.95
Waxy Flax - Sorbet - Z1249 - $3.95
Waxy Flax - Juniper - Z1248 - $3.95
Waxy Flax - Crystal Blue - Z1247 - $3.95
Brads
Designer Brads - Colonial White - Z1274 - $3.95
Decorative Brads - Pewter - Z1146 - $3.95
Mini-Medley and Eyelets
Mini Medley - Antiqued Copper - Z1275 - $4.95
Mini Medley - Colonial White - Z1276 - $4.95
Foundry Metal - Bookplates - Z1147 - $3.50
Soft Set Eyelet Tool - Z1208 - $14.95
Soft Set Eyelets - Black and White Daisy - Z1228 - $3.95
Soft Set Eyelets - Chocolate and Colonial White - Z1229 - $3.95
Coordinating Collection Embellishments
Midnight Felt Shapes - Z1462 - $3.95
Harvest Charms - Z1633 - $4.95
Holiday Pockets - Z1486 - $4.95
Top Coats Icing Overlays - Z1468 - $4.95
Lucky Level 2 Assortment - Z1356 - $4.95
Lucky Level 2 Journaling Spots - Z1359 - $3.95
Bliss Level 2 Assortment - Z1355 - $5.95
Sweetheart Level 2 Assortment - Z1386 - $4.95
Fanfare Level 2 Assortment - Z1400 - $4.95
Just Blooms Spring Blossom - Z1266 - $7.95
Just Blooms White Daisy Variety Pack - Z1300 - $5.95
Color Ready Alphabets
Color Ready Alphabets - Oxford - X5749 - $3.95
Color Ready Alphabets - Hodge Podge - X1406 - $3.95
Dimensional Elements
Dimensional Elements - On Target - Z1226 - $5.95
Dimensional Elements - Flurry - Z1225 - $4.95
My Creations Items
My Creations - Board Book - Z1310 - $6.95
My Creations - Journal - Z1268 - $7.95
My Creations - Memory Showcase 9x9 - Z1198 - $5.95
Misc.
Rubber Brayer - Z616 - $12.95
Eyelet Tool Replacement Punches - Z1245 - $2.95
Friday, January 13, 2012
Winter Wonderland
Well, it's not much of a winter wonderland here--snow is pretty scarce. But it's time for a little winter scrapbooking. So if I can't have snowflakes outside, at least I can scrap them.
These pages, made from the Wonderland paper packet will be featured at my Cherish Your Memories classes this month. You'll make the pages above along with these pages that are less winter focused.
If you would like to come and play and make these pages, contact me. I hold three classes a month, one in Salt Lake City, one in Orem and one in Spanish Fork. If you'd like to join me this month or next month, please give me a call. It's a great opportunity to get some scrapbooking done. The cost is $10.62 plus the cost of accessories (varies from month to month--between 50 cents and $5.00 typically). If you can't attend but REALLY want the packet, I will stamp the necessary pieces and include the cutting guide and accessories for an additional fee of $3.00.
These pages, made from the Wonderland paper packet will be featured at my Cherish Your Memories classes this month. You'll make the pages above along with these pages that are less winter focused.
If you would like to come and play and make these pages, contact me. I hold three classes a month, one in Salt Lake City, one in Orem and one in Spanish Fork. If you'd like to join me this month or next month, please give me a call. It's a great opportunity to get some scrapbooking done. The cost is $10.62 plus the cost of accessories (varies from month to month--between 50 cents and $5.00 typically). If you can't attend but REALLY want the packet, I will stamp the necessary pieces and include the cutting guide and accessories for an additional fee of $3.00.
Saturday, December 3, 2011
It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
First, let me apologize for being AWOL for the last two months. Life got a bit hectic and there was just not a whole lot of creating going on, let alone time to blog. But, with the holidays upon us, it's time for some creative inspiration!
I LOVE this time of year. There is just excuse after excuse to make great crafty stuff. And the first thing I made this year for Christmas? This!
I was on Pinterest one night and saw a version of this wreath and thought of all the leftover Christmas paper I had and what fun this would be. For instructions, check out this blog post that inspired my version. I used my Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge to cut all those stars. It took about 12 4" stars and about 20 3 1/2" green stars in the background. So fun! And, if you're like me and have more paper than you could ever use in a life time, inexpensive enough to make a few for friends.
Happy Holidays everyone!
I LOVE this time of year. There is just excuse after excuse to make great crafty stuff. And the first thing I made this year for Christmas? This!
I was on Pinterest one night and saw a version of this wreath and thought of all the leftover Christmas paper I had and what fun this would be. For instructions, check out this blog post that inspired my version. I used my Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge to cut all those stars. It took about 12 4" stars and about 20 3 1/2" green stars in the background. So fun! And, if you're like me and have more paper than you could ever use in a life time, inexpensive enough to make a few for friends.
Happy Holidays everyone!
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Halloween Countdown
I love Halloween. My kids start planning their costumes early, I decorate the house indoors and out. And this year, I'm adding a new piece to my decor--my Halloween countdown. Inspired by a Heidi Swapp creation found on Pinterest, I made a Close to My Heart version. I used the All Hallows Eve stamp set, the Mischief paper packet and my Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge. And now I'm ready to start counting down to Halloween.
If anyone is interested in doing this as a workshop with some of your friends during the month of October or purchasing a kit to make your own, give me a call or send me an email.
If anyone is interested in doing this as a workshop with some of your friends during the month of October or purchasing a kit to make your own, give me a call or send me an email.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Butterflies
Who doesn't love butterflies? And take a look at these. These are the new Just Bloom Flutter Paper Shapes. For only $5.95 you get 68 butterflies in 4 different styles, ranging in size from ¾” to 2 ½” in Colonial White with black designs. You can stamp on them, sponge them, dye them with reinkers and water, or dress them up with brads, sparkles, pins and more. The easiest way to color them is simply with ink and a sponge. Check out this card my friend, Tracy Liu, made with the Roxie papers. Tracy sponged Tulip ink on 3 flutter paper shapes then dressed two of them up with Bitty Sparkles (Z1263). The third butterfly was accented with one of the pins from our Bling Assortment (Z1466). Just thread the pin through the body of the butterfly and then attach with a glue dot. Easy and oh, so cute. 
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Why I Scrapbook
Many of you know that a little over a month ago, my family said goodbye to our beloved dog, Jack. He had been with our family for over ten years but one day, he got very, very sick and no matter what our wonderful vet did for him, he just couldn't seem to recover.
It's been a strange thing not having him around. I almost missed a hot air balloon one morning. In the past, Jack would have detected it first and barked to warn the whole family that there was a dragon in the sky and then inserted himself between the door and anyone trying to leave to make sure they knew he was watching out for them. I still find myself making sure I don't step on him in the night (he always slept at the top of the stairs to make sure no boogie men came up the stairs), I miss the thump of his tail on the floor when I would walk in a room, I miss him standing at the back door watching for my kids to come home at the end of the school day.
Recently, I sat down and pulled out several photos of my wonderful friend. I call him my friend because while I know many of you refer to your dogs as your children, he always seemed like more of a partner in raising my family than one of my own kids. After all, he joined our family when my youngest was less than a year old and he's been right there every step of the way, watching out for each of them. I needed to honor him some how. So while most of the photos are going to end up in a mini album honoring Jack, a few choice ones ended up on this layout. I have asked each of my kids to write down something they loved about Jack and my husband and I will add them as well. In the end, we may end up going beyond ten things we love about him but I wanted to record at least those. Because this I don't want to forget. And that is why I scrapbook.
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